CPSC recall 14-202, announced June 10, 2014, covers 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles (about 2,000 units). The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Recall contact: call (888) 607-8365, go to www.scott-sports.com, or email recall@scott-sports.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The following serial number ranges are included in the recall: AS30500001-AS30504930, AS30700001-AS30704651, AS30900001-AS30903278, AS31100001-AS31103744 and AS40101604-AS40105463.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men's and women's road bicycles, models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name "SCOTT" and the model name "Speedster" on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue, green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are included in the recall: AS30500001-AS30504930, AS30700001-AS30704651, AS30900001-AS30903278, AS31100001-AS31103744 and AS40101604-AS40105463. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Scott
- Manufacturer
- Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-202
- Units
- About 2,000 in the United States
- Manufactured in
- Cambodia
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 ext. 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email recall@scott-sports.com, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on "Safety and Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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